Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
miquelianus
ID:
15803

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hara

Source:
gcc

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. xii. 338 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015132

Common Names

  • Miquel's Aster
  • Miquelianus Aster
  • Miquel's Starwort

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Description

Aster miquelianus (also called 'Miquel's Aster', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with white flowers. It is native to Japan and is found in grassy, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aster miquelianus is a small, evergreen shrub that is often used as a border plant in gardens. Its flowers can be used to make a fragrant oil, and its leaves can be used to make a tea. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin conditions and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aster miquelianus has small white flowers with yellow centers and five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster miquelianus is a perennial herbaceous plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by cuttings in the summer. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates.

Where to Find Aster miquelianus

Aster miquelianus can be found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Texas.

Aster miquelianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster miquelianus?

Aster miquelianus

What are the common names of Aster miquelianus?

Miquel's Aster

What is the growth habit of Aster miquelianus?

It is an herbaceous perennial with a clumping habit

Species in the Aster genus

Aster moupinensis, Aster langaoensis, Aster oldhamii, Aster salwinensis, Aster souliei, Aster taoyuenensis, Aster turbinatus, Aster paniculatus, Aster sampsonii, Aster hunanensis, Aster pinnatifidus, Aster setchuenensis, Aster miyagii, Aster oreophilus, Aster apinnatifidus, Aster dimorphophyllus, Aster lavandulifolius, Aster bietii, Aster hayatae, Aster maackii, Aster microcephalus, Aster sinianus, Aster yoshinaganus, Aster miquelianus, Aster laka, Aster likiangensis, Aster woroschilovii, Aster giraldii, Aster menelii, Aster pujosii, Aster farreri, Aster satsumensis, Aster asterodes, Aster kantoensis, Aster poliothamnus, Aster alpinoamellus, Aster velutinosus, Aster medius, Aster diplostephioides, Aster oreophilus, Aster taiwanensis, Aster tricephalus, Aster pycnophyllus, Aster philippinensis, Aster nitidus, Aster ionoglossus, Aster neoelegans, Aster madagascariensis, Aster hispidus, Aster komonoensis,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

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